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Earlier text: The Order of Events in the Judgment

A Sabbath-Keeping Company in Iowa

By WM. L. JAYCOX

BRO. JAYCOX, of Clarinda, Iowa, says: By the grace of God, there are now eight of us keeping the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. We meet every Friday evening to commence keeping the Sabbath, and have a prayer-meeting at six o'clock, in which all join with deep earnestness. We all feel that we never knew what true enjoyment was before.

The Bible grows a hundred-fold more interesting to us. We are having a general Bible Class every Sabbath, and we never feel satisfied to close our Bible Class, the study of the Bible is so delightful. Threats are already made to disfellowship and disown us, even by those who have been our nearest friends, if we do not stop agitating this subject. The pastor quotes Isaiah where many nations shall come, omitting the first clause, to prove that God says the law should go out of Zion; and then says it went out when Christ nailed it to the cross, and that the Sabbath was changed on the day of pentecost, and hence from that time the first day was kept for the Sabbath.

In love for the truth, WM. L. JAYCOX.

The Sighs of a Christian Child

The sighs of a Christian child are far more musical than the songs of a grown-up sinner.

Obituary Notices.

By H. A. Weston

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.

Died, in South Lancaster, Mass., Dec. 27, 1869, of consumption, Bro. Benj. F. Rice, aged 41 years, 3 months. Bro. Rice embraced the third angel's message twelve years ago, under the labors of Bro. and Sr. White. His mind was clear until the last. And he faithfully exhorted his friends to seek a preparation to meet him in the New Jerusalem. He leaves a wife and daughter, who mourn his loss now; though they are comforted with the thought of soon meeting him again in the morn of the resurrection.

Funeral discourse to a large and attentive congregation, by Eld. M. E. Cornell from Rev. 14:13.

H. A. WESTON.

MRS. P. ALVORD

By P. Alvord

From Sr. Alvord.

DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I have often been cheered and comforted by letters I have read in the REVIEW from dear friends in the Lord. I have thought, too, that I would like to say something through the same source if I had the ability. The Lord found me in darkness, and raised me up, and gave me grace to walk on higher ground, and he has put a new song into my mouth, even praise to his name. I believe he is willing to bless me still, if I only trust in his promises, and this with his help I am determined to do.

I was seventy-one my last birth-day, and though I am aged and somewhat infirm, yet, by the blessing of God, I am able to labor the most of the time—thanks to the Health Reform for this. How kind in the Lord to give us this great blessing just in the right time, and right place! In gratitude to God for preserving my life and strength so long, I desire to make a small thank-offering to his cause. I inclose two dollars to be put into the Book and Tract Fund.

MRS. P. ALVORD

MISCELLANEOUS

Questions Considered.

WILL you please explain through the REVIEW the first verse of the sixth chapter of Romans? A. L. E.

The bearing of this text seems obvious. Notwithstanding the apostle has directly stated, chap. 3:31, that the law is not made void through faith, some are so blind to the just relation of the law and the gospel that they seem to think that if sin gives occasion for a display of grace, then the greater the sin the greater the grace, and of course, in their limited views, we should continue to sin in order to call forth more grace, or “that grace may abound.” This idea the apostle most decidedly negatives in this text. We should remember that “to obey is better than sacrifice,” and that, though God delights in mercy, he abhors sin, and will ever “be just” even in justifying the believer. The gospel was never given as a means whereby men should become free to transgress the law of God, but as the means whereby transgression should be put away. 1 John 3:4, 5; Heb. 9:26; and the rebellious be reconciled to God; 2 Cor. 5:17; Rom. 5:1; 8:7. J. H. W.

The apostle says the Son of God never took on him the nature of angels. How, then, can he be the archangel? S. D.

The apostle, in Heb. 2:14–17, is speaking of the Son of God in his incarnation only, and not in regard to original nature, or office. For, if you refer these texts to his original nature or office, how can you then refer them to the seed of Abraham? Paul is speaking of what “he took” on him, not of what he possessed before he took it on him; nor yet what he may have by virtue of his original nature or office in connection with what he took on him. It is quite consistent with Paul’s reasoning that he should have been the archangel before he became the seed of Abraham; and that, when he should become glorified with the Father with the glory which he had before the world was, John 17:5, he should be the archangel still.

So much for the question. But we think there is some direct proof on this point. (1) Michael is called “your prince,” Dan. 10:21. (2) He is said to “stand up,” Dan. 12:1, which expression is used in that book as the equivalent of reigning. (3) The voice of the archangel wakes the dead; 1 Thess. 4:16; and again it is directly said the voice of Jesus will wake the dead. John 5:27–29. The term “archangel” does not necessarily imply an angelic nature, but rather the chief or prince of the angels. J. H. W.

Will you please give me some light on Dan. 12:7? The point in my mind is, “That it shall be for a time, times and a half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people, all these things shall be finished.” Has this been fulfilled? If so, when did it commence, and when did it end? J. B. G.

The person standing between the banks of the river who utters this solemn oath is evidently Michael. Compare Dan. 8:16; 10:21; 12:6, 7. The period of “time, times, and a half,” is sworn to in Dan. 12:7, yet no starting point nor termination is there given. But if you will turn to Dan. 7:25, you will find that this period covers the time that the saints are in the hands of the little horn. That is to say, it begins with the supremacy of the papal power A. D. 538, and ends with the loss of its dominion in A. D. 1798. But the oath of the angel recognizes the fact that there is a space of time after the loss of the papal dominion before these things are finished.

Who are the “sons of God” mentioned in Job 1:6?
What was the object of their meeting?
In what time in the history of our world did Job live? C. L. D.

The beings spoken of in this text are probably the same as those mentioned in chap. 38:7, where reference is undoubtedly made to the angels.
The object of these meetings is not revealed in the Bible.
The time in which Job lived is uncertain. Learned men do not agree on this point; some think he was contemporary with Moses; others that he lived at a later date.

Huron Co., Ohio, Dec. 12, 1869

By George Smith

From Bro. Geo. Smith.

According to appointment, Bro. Bates met with us in Wakeman, the 4th and 5th inst.; held six meetings on Sabbath and first-day. This was our regular Monthly Meeting, and we hoped our scattered brethren would all be at this meeting, but in this we were disappointed; the weather being unfavorable, and the roads so bad, but few came out. But those that did come out, got richly paid. Bro. and Sr. Davis came twelve miles with their team to this meeting, and they felt well rewarded for the effort.

Bro. Bates spoke with freedom on Sabbath morning, of the importance of keeping the Sabbath right, in order that we may be sealed. Isa. 58:13; Rev. 7:2. In the afternoon, attended the ordinances of the Lord's house, and we were much blessed and strengthened in the Lord. He held two public meetings in the town hall; a few came out to hear, and paid good attention while he spoke on the signs of the times, Matt. 24, with much freedom, showing the near coming of our Lord.

We were glad to meet with Bro. Bates once more in Ohio, and are thankful to the Lord for this timely warning and faithful labors of his servant to us as a people here. We very much desire to have our ministering brethren hold meetings with us when passing through on the Cleveland and Toledo R. R. Dear brethren, let us be faithful in this great work.

Yours in the blessed hope. GEORGE SMITH.

Huron Co., Ohio, Dec. 12, 1869

Will They Respond?

By James White

The position and work of Mrs. W. and myself, for more than twenty years, have exposed us to the jealousies of the jealous, the rage of the passionate, and the slanders of the slanderer. Having consciences void of offence toward God and toward men, we have kept at our work. But from our almost utter silence in the line of defense, accusers have grown impudent and bold, so that it has been thought best, for the good of the cause with which we hold so intimate connections, to meet their slanders with a plain statement of facts, which will probably appear in pamphlet form for very extensive circulation.

We have no personal feelings that we wish gratified. We have no lack of friends, or public confidence. And it is only for the general good of the cause, to put into the hands of our people a means of self-defence from miserable slanders repeated by those who are in sympathy with the dragon in his general warfare upon those who keep the commandments of God, and have the faith of Jesus Christ, that a statement of facts will be given.

Will those who know of things in the general course of Mrs. W. and myself, during the period of our public labors, worthy of exposure, or unworthy of Christians, and teachers of the people, be so kind as to make them known at this Office immediately. Have any heard unfavorable reports of us, they will please make statements of these reports, and forward them, with the names of their informants. This matter will be closed up soon. Those who respond should do so without delay.

As to my business career, it is a pleasure to me to state that I am not conscious of taking from the general treasury of our people, or from any church, or from any person, one dollar unjustly. If I have, I call upon my enemies, as well as my friends, to show when, where, and how, and I will restore four-fold.

Our confession in this matter is simply this, that we have toiled on in the cause of God for more than twenty years unselfishly, and have carried out the most rigid industry and economy, have suffered excessive weariness, cold and hunger, to save means to the cause, and have given of our scanty purses, when we should have used the means for our own necessities. We now regret that we have robbed ourselves and family to help others, and have robbed the cause of God of more efficient service, by wearing out too soon, in the exercise of too rigid industry and economy.

JAMES WHITE.

Appointments.

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

THE next Quarterly Meeting of the church of Albany, Green Co., Wis., will be held Jan. 22 and 23. Eld. T. M. Steward will be present. All that desire to attend these meetings for the purpose of seeing the cause advance, and to advance with it, are invited to meet with us. G. L. Holiday.

THE next Quarterly Meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Mackford, Wis., will be held Jan. 29. We hope to see a general gathering at this meeting. Especially do we hope to see our scattered brethren and sisters, as important business will be transacted. Rufus Baker.

THE next Quarterly Meeting of the S. D. Adventist church at Bowersville, and scattered brethren in Southern Ohio, will be held at Bowersville, Greene Co., O., commencing on the evening of the first Sabbath in February. We invite all the scattered friends in Clarke and Clinton counties to meet with us. Come, praying that the Lord may meet with us. Wm. Cottrell.

Those who are indebted to me for books that I have let them have on trust, will do us a decided kindness to pay up. James White.

The Advent-Christian Quarterly.

We are in receipt of the third number of this new magazine, from the publisher, J. V. Himes, Buchanan, Mich. Its contents are, “The Gospel Preached to Abraham;” “The Blissful Vision;” “The Duration and Nature of Future Punishment;” “The Saints’ Joy and Sorrow;” “The Use and Value of the Term ‘Aion;’” “The Return of the Lord Jesus Christ;” “Ascension Robes;” and editorial notes. We shall soon copy the larger portion of the article entitled “Ascension Robes.” Its statement respecting the language of the “New American Cyclopedia” is specially worthy of notice.

To Correspondents

By Editor

To CORRESPONDENTS.—R. F. C.: The discussion between Eld. Wardner and yourself has not been excluded from the REVIEW because of an unwillingness to allow such articles in its columns. Yet it is true that our space is quite limited, and that we are greatly crowded with matter. But so great has been the press of urgent duties upon me that I have had no time to read any part of the discussion. It has not, therefore, been excluded from any conviction that the readers of the REVIEW would be led astray by the reasoning of the other side. We will, at your request, publish the sermon of Eld. W. with a reply from you, and a rejoinder to this from Eld. W. To do this, we may issue a double number of the REVIEW.

Dedication

DEDICATION.—Our friends in Convis, Mich., have erected a neat house of worship which was dedicated Dec. 26. We trust that they will so devote themselves to the service of God that this house shall indeed be a house of prayer, and a place from which the truth of God shall be proclaimed to the salvation of many souls.

The Kedzie Filter

By Editor

We commend to all our friends this most valuable invention. With the exception of the very few who have springs or wells of really pure, soft water, all who take any interest in the subject of health reform should possess one of these filters. They are designed to remove all impurity from rain water, or from any other kind of soft water. And the experience of years enables us to say that they will do this in the most satisfactory manner. They should not be used for hard water; but for soft water they are effectual in removing all color and taste from the water, and even freeing it from animalculæ. They render cistern water pure, wholesome, and fit to drink. We commend this filter, manufactured in Rochester, N. Y., as an invention of great value. We will procure this filter for any person at manufacturers’ prices, which are as follows: No. 1, $9 00; No. 2, $10.50; No. 3, $12.00; No. 4, 13.50; No. 5, 15.00. The purchaser must pay freight from Rochester, N. Y. But we can assure our friends that they will never regret the investment unless they have very different ideas of utility from ourselves. It is time that those interested in health reform entirely dispense with hard water for drinking purposes. And that rain water may be really fit to drink, it should first be filtered, as all will say after testing the filter. We would call attention to the fact, that the Health Reformer offers a list of premiums embracing every size of this filter. No. 1 is offered for 20 new subscribers at $1.00 each. No. 2, for 23; No. 3, for 26; No. 4, for 30; No. 5, for 35. This brings it in the power of many to secure a filter who cannot spare the money to pay for one. And in inviting subscriptions to the Reformer you are introducing to your friends a health journal that will compare favorably with any one now published. You need not fear to commend the Reformer wherever you may offer it for subscription.

S. D. Advent Quarterly Meeting

By I. Sanborn

Notice.

For the benefit of the brethren and sisters at Victory, in Vernon Co., Wis., I wish to say the S. D. Advent Quarterly Meeting in Day Hollow, is in the vicinity where Bro. Deming lives, near Kickapoo Center. I hope to meet Bro. Calvin Clark, and many others, at that meeting, as recently appointed in the REVIEW. I. SANBORN.

Business Notes.

By Editor

MARGARET CUMMINGS: Your request for an explanation of Ex. 14: 9-11, in connection with chap. 33: 14-23, is indefinite. Please state your difficulty in a concise form, and we will try to give it notice.

Will Harriet White please tell us where the REVIEW and Instructor are sent?

We have an order for two Keepsakes and one Discussion from State Center, Iowa, accompanied by cash—no name given.

Also two Discussions are called for from Whitewater, Wis.—no name.

Will those who have written as above please try again. We must have the name and post-office address in full before such business can be attended to.

A writer signing his name Seth, but giving no clue to his place of residence, asks to have his paper discontinued. Who can inform us where this person lives?

Business Department.

Not Slothful in Business. Rom. xii 11.

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